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Diptyque Ilio Parfum bottle Diptyque Ilio

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Passenger
This is a clean, creamy floral with bags of versatility, often compared to J'Adore but at a fraction of the price. While some find it a touch generic or even 'sour', most agree it's a solid, budget-friendly everyday scent with good performance.
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Our Verdict - Diptyque Ilio
A fresh and fun scent that shines in the heat, offering a delightful blend of fruity notes perfect for spring and summer.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 12%
Floral 36% 40%
Fruity 17% 14%
Green 9% 8%
Sweet 22% 19%
Warm 0% 0%
Woody 10% 8%
Earthy 2% 4%
Animalic 12% 15%
Fresh 17% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Passenger EdP
Diptyque Ilio EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 23% vs 43%
Only in Diptyque Ilio
Jasmine 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 38% vs 41%
Iris 27% vs 33%
Only in Passenger
Sandalwood 34%
Only in Diptyque Ilio
Cedar 25%

Accords

Passenger Diptyque Ilio
100%
Fruity
90%
77%
Citrus
73%
Floral
73%
Powdery
66%
Woody
50%
62%
Fresh
61%
Musky
58%
Sweet
56%
Aquatic
Fruity shared
100%
90%
77%
73%
73%
Woody shared
66%
50%
62%
61%
58%
56%

Performance

Passenger Diptyque Ilio
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Passenger

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its non-offensive, fresh and clean profile makes it ideal for the office and casual wear, as echoed by many reviewers. While elegant, it's not quite bold enough for high-impact formal events, and its creamy floral nature doesn't align with sporty activities.

Diptyque Ilio

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Diptyque Ilio features bright and fruity notes that are particularly suited to warmer weather, making it ideal for spring and summer. Its lightweight nature does not suit the colder months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The fruity and refreshing profile of Diptyque Ilio makes it great for casual outings and date scenarios due to its inviting charisma. It lacks the depth typically associated with formal events and is too subtle for sports use.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
90%
Accord
53%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Woody accords and Bergamot, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Passenger
Diptyque Ilio
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